Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Weggis by public transport. From easy panoramic walks to longer alpine routes, there’s something for every level of winter hiker.
The destinations below are sorted by travel time from Weggis to make planning easier. Be sure to check the map to explore all winter hikes and thousands of other outdoor activities reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.
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This easy high-altitude walk on the queen of mountains features magnificent views out over the Swiss plateau to the Black Forest, the Vosges mountains and the Alps, as well as a breath-taking bird’s-eye view of Lake Lucerne and Lake Zug.
4km
20m
340m
1h 15mTour published by:
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| Weggis (Luftseilbahn) (09:10) | |
| 2562 (10m) | |
| Rigi Kaltbad (Luftseilbahn) (09:20) |
This fascinating panorama trail follows the route of the old Rigi Scheidegg Railway on flat terrain as far as Unterstetten, then continues on a gentle incline to Rigi Scheidegg.
7km220m20m2h 20mTour published by:
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| Weggis (Luftseilbahn) (09:10) | |
| 2562 (10m) | |
| Rigi Kaltbad (Luftseilbahn) (09:20) |
On this winter hiking trail, you can escape the fog and enjoy the mystical mood in the open landscape of the upland moor, the largest in Switzerland. It lies in a high valley where the Biber river flows in its natural bed.
7km50m50m2h 5mTour published by:
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| Weggis, Dorfplatz (08:33) | |
| 508 (21m) | |
| Küssnacht am Rigi, Bahnhof (08:54) |
| Küssnacht am Rigi (09:00) | |
| VAE (29m) | |
| Rothenthurm (09:29) |
The journey from the town of Zug into the open countryside takes just eight minutes. The Zugerberg circuit through the high moorlands offers much more than just a phenomenal view of the town, Lake Zug, and the surrounding mountain landscape.
9km240m240m3h 0m
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Weggis, Dorfplatz (08:33) | |
| 508 (21m) | |
| Küssnacht am Rigi, Bahnhof (08:54) |
| Küssnacht am Rigi (09:00) | |
| VAE (11m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:11) |
| Arth-Goldau (09:15) | |
| IR46 (15m) | |
| Zug (09:30) |
| Zug, Metalli/Bahnhof (09:38) | |
| 603 (12m) | |
| Zug, Schönegg (09:50) |
| Schönegg (09:56) | |
| 2566 (8m) | |
| Zugerberg (10:04) |
This winter hike across the high St. Karl and Oberberg plateaus guarantees some truly impressive views. Enjoy the mountains of central Schwyz as you pass snow-topped coniferous forests and craggy rock formations.
6km360m360m2h 30mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Weggis, Dorfplatz (08:57) | |
| 508 (1h 8m) | |
| Schwyz, Bahnhof (10:05) |
| Schwyz, Bahnhof (10:13) | |
| 505 (24m) | |
| Rickenbach SZ, Gründel/St Karl (10:37) |
The winter hiking trail at Stoos offers a leisurely alternative for those who want to escape the bustle of winter sports and find peace in the mountains of Central Switzerland.
4km150m150m1h 25mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Weggis, Dorfplatz (08:33) | |
| 508 (21m) | |
| Küssnacht am Rigi, Bahnhof (08:54) |
| Küssnacht am Rigi (09:00) | |
| VAE (11m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:11) |
| Arth-Goldau, Bahnhof (09:21) | |
| 501 (33m) | |
| Schwyz, Stoosbahn (09:54) |
| Schwyz Stoosbahn (Talstation) (10:10) | |
| 2577 (7m) | |
| Stoos SZ (10:17) |
A scenic winter walk in the Mythen Region leading through the unspoilt landscape of a protected moorland. This easy to moderate route takes you through snowy pre-alpine surroundings without any major differences in altitude but with spectacular views of the Mythen mountains.
4km200m200m1h 40mTour published by:
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The gorgeous winter hiking trail follows the historic “Alter Schwyzerweg”, which was built in the 14th century to provide the shortest connection between Yberg and Schwyz. The area is shaped by moorland landscapes, Alpine meadows and a striking mountain backdrop.
4km60m380m1h 25mTour published by:
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| Weggis, Dorfplatz (08:57) | |
| 508 (1h 8m) | |
| Schwyz, Bahnhof (10:05) |
| Schwyz, Bahnhof (10:13) | |
| 505 (33m) | |
| Ibergeregg, Passhöhe (10:46) |
This sunny winter outing in the Finsterwald forest is perfect for those seeking peace and quiet in the midst of the Entlebuch moorland scenery. You'll pass a drilling platform (an industrial monument) and enjoy an impressive backdrop featuring the Schimbrig and the Fürstein.
5km130m130m1h 35mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Weggis, Dorfplatz (08:33) | |
| 508 (21m) | |
| Küssnacht am Rigi, Bahnhof (08:54) |
| Küssnacht am Rigi (09:01) | |
| VAE (20m) | |
| Luzern (09:21) |
| Luzern (09:57) | |
| RE7 (25m) | |
| Entlebuch (10:22) |
| Entlebuch, Bahnhof (10:25) | |
| 232 (9m) | |
| Finsterwald LU, Kirche (10:34) |
While you are on this car-free sunny mountain terrace in the canton of Uri, the Lake Arni winter hiking trail is the perfect place to stroll along the lakeside. Winter hikers are enchanted by the breathtaking mountain scenery along this easy and level route.
2km30m30m40mLandscape: Along the water,With panoramic views
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| Weggis, Dorfplatz (08:57) | |
| 508 (46m) | |
| Brunnen, Bahnhof (09:43) |
| Brunnen (10:06) | |
| IR26 (18m) | |
| Erstfeld (10:24) |
| Erstfeld, Bahnhof (10:31) | |
| 401 (13m) | |
| Intschi, Seilbahn (10:44) |
| Intschi (Luftseilbahn Arnisee) (10:55) | |
| PB (8m) | |
| Arnisee (11:03) |
